Description
A lovely antique rim lock with its original skeleton key, dating from the 17th/18th century. Lovely example in working condition. Traces of original paint.
Some further details:
The wooden lock case (a characteristic of very early rim locks – later examples typically had all-iron cases). The hand-forged wrought iron face plate is riveted to the wooden body. The sliding bolt is visible at the side. The large, hand-forged skeleton key with a decorative quatrefoil (four-lobed) bow — a motif very typical of English and Welsh ironwork from the 1600s–1700s. The overall heavy, handmade construction with no machine-made precision, suggesting pre-industrial manufacture.
In good antique condition and working order. Wear associated with age & usage – please see photos.
Measures 31cm x 17cm x 3.5cm.
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